Police in Barcelona are hunting for the separatist former leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, who made a dramatic return to Spain after a seven-year exile despite facing an outstanding arrest warrant. The Mossos d'Esquadra - Catalan police - have set up roadblocks within Barcelona and leading out of the city as part of Operation Jaula - or "cage" - aimed at finding Mr Puigdemont, who was seen leaving a rally […]
The House of Representatives has clarified that the delay in implementing the 50% salary reduction for lawmakers was due to necessary administrative procedures and coordination with financial institutions. In a statement in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs and spokesperson of the house, Akin Rotimi, explained that the salary adjustment instructions have been issued and will take effect immediately in fulfillment of members' commitment. According to […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has emphasized the need for greater focus on technical and vocational education to boost Nigeria's development. Dr. Abbas made the call in Abuja during a public hearing on bills seeking to establish a commission and special polytechnics in various parts of the country. The Speaker, who explained that it is no longer sufficient for the nation's educational institutions to merely impart […]
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has re-echoed its readiness to intensify surveillance and strict enforcement measures to ensure greater security and stability for all Nigerians by curbing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known when he received a delegation of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, led by its National Coordinator, […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, says he is firmly in support of the dissolution of the joint committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) and (Downstream). This decision, recently taken by the House leadership, aims to probe the activities of Nigeria's petroleum sector. Kalu in a statement in Abuja, by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, also says there is no disagreement between the Speaker and […]
In its recent effort to support the proper functioning of the foreign exchange market by enhancing liquidity when necessary, the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN offered $876m to fulfil bids submitted by customers at an auction in Abuja. In a statement, the CBN says, to provide transparent access to foreign exchange for all legitimate customers, the apex bank management has introduced an additional mechanism through the Retail Dutch Auction System, […]
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Alhaji Umar Ganduje, says President Bola Tinubu is working hard to ensure that the nation's economy is revived to achieve greater developmental strides. Alhaji Ganduje stated this when he received members of the All Progressive Congress, United States of America chapter in Abuja. The APC National Chairman who blamed the nation's economic problems on weak implementations of the good policies of the present […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command has apprehended 12 suspected vandals in different parts of Abuja during the Nationwide Hunger protest. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Samuel Idoko said three of the suspects were caught in their attempt to vandalise the infrastructure at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, after scaling the fence of the facility, while other accomplices took to […]
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, wants Senior government officials to always leave legacies worthy of emulation while in offfice. Tunji-Ojo made the call in Abuja during the 11th valedictory lecture series and a farewell ceremony organized in honour of Deputy Corps Marshal, Mr Bisi Kazeem after thirty five years meritorious service. Mr Bisi Kazeem served as Spokesman of the FRSC for over 12 years before he was appointed […]
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